You are a Bette — “I must be strong.”
Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.
How to Get Along with Me
- * Stand up for yourself… and me.
- * Be confident, strong, and direct.
- * Don’t gossip about me or betray my trust.
- * Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
- * Give me space to be alone.
- * Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don’t flatter me. (But compliments are okay.)
- * I often speak in an assertive way. Don’t automatically assume it’s a personal attack.
- * When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that’s just the way I am.
What I Like About Being a Bette
- * being independent and self-reliant
- * being able to take charge and meet challenges head on
- * being courageous, straightforward, and honest
- * getting all the enjoyment I can out of life
- * supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me
- * upholding just causes
What’s Hard About Being a Bette
- * overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don’t intend to
- * being restless and impatient with others’ incompetence
- * sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
- * never forgetting injuries or injustices
- * putting too much pressure on myself (Wow. I do that all day long.)
- * getting high blood pressure when people don’t obey the rules or when things don’t go right
Bettes as Children Often
- * are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit
- * are sometimes loners
- * seize control so they won’t be controlled
- * figure out others’ weaknesses
- * attack verbally or physically when provoked
- * take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings
Bettes as Parents
- * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
- * are sometimes overprotective
- * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid
Geez. That was PRETTY accurate. (Especially the parts that are italizised)
Please tell me in the comments…WHO ARE YOU?
Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy
http://www.helloquizzy.com/results/are-you-a-jackie-or-a-marilyn-or-someone-else-mad-menera-female-icon-quiz/?fromCGI=1&var_ABC=1&var_XYZ=3
A “Joan” here
Damn… those Bette Davis Eyes! 🙂
You are a Marilyn — “I am affectionate and skeptical.”
Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative. – I sound crazy! LOL
I lied about my age though, I don’t normally, most times I forget how old I am, I just didn’t feel like looking for the year I was born and checking my license to make sure it was right.
Me = Jackie. Posted the results on my blog too. Thanks for the idea 😉
Ha – I’m a Doris Day
GGOM
I like being Beat, too.
Oh.
Bette.
Nevermind.
Wow, I am a Marilyn. I never would have thought, but when I read the description, it fits.
How to Get Along with Me
* Be direct and clear
* Listen to me carefully
* Don’t judge me for my anxiety
* Work things through with me
* Reassure me that everything is OK between us
* Laugh and make jokes with me
* Gently push me toward new experiences
* Try not to overreact to my overreacting.
What I Like About Being a Marilyn
* being committed and faithful to family and friends
* being responsible and hardworking
* being compassionate toward others
* having intellect and wit
* being a nonconformist
* confronting danger bravely
* being direct and assertive
What’s Hard About Being a Marilyn
* the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
* procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
* fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
* exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
* wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
* being too critical of myself when I haven’t lived up to my expectations
Marilyns as Children Often
* are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
* are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
* form a team of “us against them” with a best friend or parent
* look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
* are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent
Marilyns as Parents
* are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
* are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
* worry more than most that their children will get hurt
* sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries
I’m Doris Day. I knew it was right when the description said something about being a clown.
I am a Marilyn. Wow just wish I had her curves lol!
Fun post! 🙂
I am an Ingrid..
Just had to add it on my blog as it’s pretty accurate..
This is going on my blog now. It turns out I’m a Marilyn. The description fits me perfectly. That’s scary.
I started but didn’t want to sign up for ANOTHER thing.
I’m Oscar. LOL
i’m a marilyn…..never would’ve guessed …. but yet, fairly accurate. that was soooooooooooooo much fun.
This was fun, I did one of myself-I’m Marilyn all the way…omg!
Another Ingrid here!! I guess that’s appropriate, as SHE was Scandinavian, as well. VERY accurate, I might add.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I see you’ve got quite your own following here as well!
I am an alley CAT
ps … just noticed the Flickr picha down there in the smoke free area.
ha haaaaaaaa!!
– yoos naughty! 😉
The last one – I need to add that you’re a great mom. Your love to JCH is shown here often.
I’m not a woman, so I can skip this one, right? 😉
You are an Ingrid — “I am unique”
a whole bunch of unique ladies hang out over here i guess……
I’m a Marilyn. I wouldn’t have thought so but since she is a natural brunette it makes more sense to me. LOL.
That was my grandmothers favorite actress BTW.
Wow! I didn’t know I was such a Bette – or such a Meleah! Your italicized listings matched me well.
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I am Ingrid Bergman – sensitive, warm and dreamy. Oh, and unique. Cool!!!
I am an Ingrid darlin. Now if I only looked like her. ;o)
Huge Marilyn fan. I think she isgorgeous
Thanks for playing everyone!!
Someone has to mention the movie Mommy Dearest. Sorry, it just had to be said.
Oh my gosh! I’m a Bette too!! 😀
Richard W:
Great Movie.
Steph:
and THAT is why we connected Right Off The Bat (2 years go!)